At 1727 Eastern time, the airplane collided with terrain during an off-airport forced landing. The airplane sustained a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. The private pilot was not injured; three passengers sustained minor injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual conditions prevailed. The flight originated about 1722.
May 20, 2012, Frankenmuth, Mich. Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee
At 1727 Eastern time, the airplane collided with terrain during an off-airport forced landing. The airplane sustained a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. The private pilot was not injured; three passengers sustained minor injuries.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane made an off-airport forced landing shortly after takeoff due to a loss of engine power.
- The incident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft, minor injuries to three passengers, and the pilot was uninjured.
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